Finance Manager

Location: Branston

RECfinancial is exclusively partnering with a large FMCG business in the appointment of a Finance Manager on a 12 month contract basis to be based at its Leicester site. The role is commutable distance from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Derby, Nottingham and Coventry / Warwickshire. Reporting to a Regional FD, this exciting Finance Manager role will lead a small accounting team who look after the accounting and financial analytics for a close to 100 million turn over business.

The role will take responsibility for leading the monthly management accounts, post month end analysis plus the accounts pack, leading on budgeting and forecasting, driving and developing the post month end business analysis, business partnering with the operational teams and working with the SLT to drive decision making through robust analysis and support. The role offers a good mix of period accounting and commercial added value.

The finance function is well regarded in the business and is seen as a business function rather than a service function. To be considered for the role you need to be a qualified accountant in either the CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification. You will already have experience of working at either a Finance Manager or Financial Controller level and have experience of either the manufacturing, supply or fmcg sectors.

The role is being hired on an employed basis on a 12 month contract. The client will consider candidates who are either immediately available or on a 4 week notice period. The role has a salary range of between £60,000 and £70,000 a benefits package including a car allowance.